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the ferocity of the lion's attack
We were stunned by the ferocity of the storm.
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Most of us still believe—with yellow-eyed ferocity—in the goddess Information.
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The battle immediately changes focus and ferocity, as the two monsters tear into each other.
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Yes, men have faced similar criticisms in the past (Ludacris' CGI abs, anyone?), but the ferocity isn't as intense.
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Proving that two heads are better than one, especially in music, the ChamberFest regulars tore through a daunting part conceived for one musician with unflagging ferocity and a brilliant palette of emotional colors.
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Veterans of past Washington battles on the borders of law and politics said that the president’s pushback was to be expected, but that its ferocity and timing were unusual.
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With a startling demonstration of precocity, ferocity and velocity, 26-year-old Russian pianist Daniil Trifonov made his Baltimore recital debut Sunday evening for the Shriver Hall Concert Series.
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Gonio’s robust baritone and glowering ferocity fit the role perfectly.
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The group has singled out Egyptian Christians with ferocity, carrying out four attacks since December and warning of more to come.
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First Known Use of ferocity
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FEROCITY Defined for English Language Learners
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: a very fierce or violent quality : the quality or state of being ferocious
FEROCITY Defined for Kids
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: the quality or state of being fierce or savage
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